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AMD FX-6350 | AMD FX-8120 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6350 or AMD FX-8120 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-6350 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6350 was released in Q2/2013. The AMD FX-8120 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8120 was released in Q2/2012. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
AMD FX-6300 (2) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD FX-8120 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8120 is at 3.10 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6350 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD FX-8120 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-6350 is 125 W, while the AMD FX-8120 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6350 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
AM3+ | Socket | AM3+ |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
115 $ | Release price | 115 $ |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6350 | AMD FX-8120 |
Unknown | Unknown |